Pityrogramma ferruginea - Uses, Benefits & Care
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Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ferruginea
ID:
1112949
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Kunze) Maxon
Source:
tro
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 17: 173. 1913
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001112287
Common Names
- Pityrogramma Ferruginea
- Rusty Pityrogramma
- Rusty Shield Fern
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Pityrogramma ferruginea (also called Rusty Pityrogramma, among many other common names) is a fern with small, leathery fronds. It is native to the Americas and is found in moist, shady areas such as woodlands, thickets, and swamps.
Uses & Benefits
Pityrogramma ferruginea is used as an ornamental plant and is often grown in terrariums and vivariums.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pityrogramma ferruginea has small, yellow flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with small, pointed leaves.
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Pityrogramma ferruginea is native to South America and can be found in wet forests, grasslands, and riverbanks.
Species in the Pityrogramma genus
Pityrogramma elongata, Pityrogramma herzogii, Pityrogramma mckenneyi, Pityrogramma rupicola, Pityrogramma opalescens, Pityrogramma calomelanos, Pityrogramma humbertii, Pityrogramma chrysophylla, Pityrogramma ebenea, Pityrogramma sulphurea, Pityrogramma trifoliata, Pityrogramma austroamericana, Pityrogramma ochracea, Pityrogramma chrysoconia, Pityrogramma ferruginea, Pityrogramma pearcei, Pityrogramma dealbata, Pityrogramma dukei, Pityrogramma williamsii, Pityrogramma schizophylla, Pityrogramma triangulata, Pityrogramma eggersii, Pityrogramma lehmannii, Pityrogramma aurantiaca, Pityrogramma pulchella,
Species in the Pteridaceae family
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26606470: Based on the initial data import
Gustav Kunze (1793-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunze' in the authors string.
William Ralph Maxon (1877-1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maxon' in the authors string.